Socialism and Feminism
The relationship of socialism and feminism has been an interesting one. On the one hand, opponents often tried to redbait feminists and feminism as a way to diminish support. On the other hand, some feminists were also socialists, emphasizing the need for class equality to either accompany or take priority over sex equality.
Bernadette Devlin
Bernadette Devlin, fiery socialist Catholic from Northern Ireland, was the youngest woman elected to Parliament.
Emma Goldman
Emma Goldman biography - profile of radical Emma Goldman.
Lucy Parsons
A profile of Lucy Parsons, anarchist and socialists who helped found the IWW.
Frances Wright - Picture
Frances Wright was a follower of utopian socialist Robert Owen.
1912 Lawrence Textile Strike
Story of the 1912 Lawrence Textile Strike, sometimes called the Bread and Roses strike, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, key to an IWW victory and winning better wages and working conditions for women.